Transportation Specialist III or IV - PMIS Coord

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Trans Spec III or IV - PMIS Coordinator based in Fort Worth, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Specialist III or IV position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Trans Spec III or IV - PMIS Coordinator based in Fort Worth, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

This posting is for one (1) Transportation Specialist III or IV position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Ft Worth District Headquarters (02DISTHQ)
2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820
Fort Worth, 76133

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Transportation Specialist III:

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Specialist IV:

Provides high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Specialist III:

• Assists in planning, developing, administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.

• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.

• Coordinates and performs interim and final inspections to identify deficiencies.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Oversees the Maintenance Management Information System.

• Oversees the Pavement Evaluation System.

• Oversees the Texas Reference Marker System.

• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

• Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material.

• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.

• Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations.

• Travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for a Transportation Specialist IV

• Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan
  development.
• Provides advanced technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects,
  monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
  

Transportation Specialist III:

Provides technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Transportation Specialist IV:

Provides high-level technical expertise and coordination for transportation programs involving maintenance of highways in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Work requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Transportation Specialist III:

• Assists in planning, developing, administering and monitoring district maintenance contracts and service agreements.

• Assists in prioritizing and scheduling projects.

• Coordinates and performs interim and final inspections to identify deficiencies.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Oversees the Maintenance Management Information System.

• Oversees the Pavement Evaluation System.

• Oversees the Texas Reference Marker System.

• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

• Researches and analyzes incoming correspondence, reports and other written material.

• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.

• Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations.

• Travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for a Transportation Specialist IV

• Performs complex data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan
  development.
• Provides advanced technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects,
  monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Monitors material testing requirements and results for compliance with specifications.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Transportation Specialist III:

• Design, testing and quality control of materials used in the construction and maintenance of highways and related structures

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

• Quality assurance and control processes and procedures

• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures

• Pavement design and management processes and procedures

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional Competencies for a Transportation Specialist IV:

• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.